Armenia looks to expand cooperation with Chile![]() March 11, 2026 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is interested in deepening cooperation with Chile and South American countries, President Vahagn Khachaturyan said during a working visit to Chile. Khachaturyan met with the country’s president-elect José Antonio Kast. “I sincerely congratulate you on being elected president and wish you success. You are assuming a very responsible position during a period full of challenges, when important issues will need to be addressed. Armenia has great interest in deepening cooperation with Chile and the countries of South America and in recent years has taken active steps in that direction,” the Armenian president said. Kast noted that Chile has undergone significant changes in recent decades. “However, we maintain institutional and friendly relations with our partners and are also interested in strengthening relations with Armenia and launching new initiatives in areas of mutual interest,” José Antonio Kast said. During the meeting, the sides also discussed the general situation and developments in the South Caucasus, with Khachaturyan presenting details of ongoing processes in the region. The interlocutors exchanged views on identifying new areas of cooperation and clarifying priority directions. In this context, they particularly highlighted the significant potential for cooperation in artificial intelligence and information technologies and the importance of fully realizing that potential to create an effective new platform for both countries. At the end of the meeting, President Vahagn Khachaturyan invited Chile’s president to visit Armenia. Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Partner news |